This Code of Ethics is a benchmark of the standards and behavior expected of IPAN-SoTLAN certificate holders and applicants in order to reaffirm the value of holding an IPAN-SoTLAN certification. It is aimed at ensuring public confidence in the integrity and professional services of IPAN-SoTLAN certified persons in the course of performing their duties.
All IPAN-SoTLAN certificate holders and applicants are expected to meet the following standards of professional conduct and ethics:
- Conduct themselves in an honest, trustful, accurate, fair, responsible and independent manner while performing their professional duties.
- Always act in the best interest of their employer, their clients, the public, and the profession in accordance with the professional standards and applicable techniques in the course of their duties.
- Maintain competency in their respective fields; strive to constantly improve their skills and offer only professional services for which they are competent to perform.
- Inform each employer or client of any business interests or affiliations which might influence their judgment or impair their fairness.
- Treat confidentially all information obtained from any present or former employer or client during professional and business dealings.
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations with regard to professional activities and duties.
- Respect the intellectual property and contributions of others.
Also, in all dealings with IPAN-SoTLAN: Any certified person who violates any provision of this Code of Ethics will be subject to disciplinary action after due process which may result in suspension or revocation of certification.
i) Provide accurate and complete information and abide by IPAN-SoTLAN’s Policies and Procedures, including this Code of Ethics, as they may be updated from time to time;
ii) Represent themselves truthfully and honestly throughout the entire certification process.
iii) Adhere to all examination rules/regulations and make no attempt to complete the examination dishonestly or to assist any other person in doing so.
iv) Refrain from activities that may jeopardize the reputation of IPAN-SoTLAN or the integrity of its Certification programmes for persons and cooperate during any inquiry arising from any claimed infringement of this code of Ethics.
Any certified person who violates any provision of this Code of Ethics will be subject to disciplinary action after due process which may result in suspension, withdrawal or reduction of the scope of certification.